Lenora was born in Blocton, Alabama on May 1, 1921 to Marie Jeanette’ (Janie) and Cyril Darris. She grew up in this small southern town with an adoring family and many close friends. She married the love of her life, Rex McKenzie, in March of 1939. Rex and Lenora Moved to Tucson in 1951 with their two daughters, Linda & Cheryl. They enjoyed a loving life together for 52 years.
Lenora is preceded in death by her husband, Rex; sister, Amelia Caldwell; brothers, Albert & Marshall Darris; and daughter, Linda McKenzie.
She is survived by her daughter, Cheryl & son-in-law Bill Cox; five grandchildren, Kim Turner, Scott Turner, Korby Colvin, Corey Cox, and DeVon Bronson (Scott); ten great-grandchildren, Garrett Picchioni, Whitney MacDonald (Cory), Kelcy Bronson, Ryan Bronson, Haley Bronson, Kyle Cox, Chandra Noland, Cole Colvin, Taylor Colvin and Desirae Colvin. Three great-great grandchildren; Willa Mae MacDonald, Shea Noland, and Gage Noland.
Memorial services will be held on September 15th at 11:00am at Catalina Church North located at 480 East Ina Rd.
In Lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Angel Charity for Children. (Www.angelcharity.org)
